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Steven S.

Steven Stark

605 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Jake Siciliano

325 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

166 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

130 reviews
Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina I... read more
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James K.

James Kraehenbuehl

23 reviews
James A. Kraehenbuehl is an experienced business attorney, tax lawyer, and executive who started Mid-Atlantic Law & Tax PLLC so that he may partner with clients to help... read more
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Michael M.

Michael Mowery

16 reviews
I have lived and understand your opportunities and challenges. As a global corporate legal executive and social sector entrepreneur, I’ve partnered with a broad range of bu... read more
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Eric B.

Eric Broad

15 reviews
I’m the Founder and CEO of Bowery Legal, a firm composed of startup and venture capital lawyers and entrepreneurs who have worked at big law firms such as Latham & Watk... read more
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Nathan W.

Nathan Wenk

13 reviews
Nathan Wenk concentrates his practice on helping startups and small businesses realize their goals by providing targeted and efficient legal advice and agreements. No proje... read more
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Suleiman W.

Suleiman Wadi

6 reviews
Suleiman Wadi is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Minnesota and focuses primarily on corporate and business law, real estate law, and contract negotiation and dispu... read more
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Dave A.

Dave Anderson

As a seasoned corporate attorney with over 40 years of experience, I guide entrepreneurs and small business owners through the complexities of building and scaling successf... read more
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